Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Hens Clutch – Friday #Giveaway Linky 9/7 – 9/13

I'm so glad it's Friday, we are still adjusting to the school year schedule and that 5:30 am wake up call is killer! I have been trying really hard to get to bed at a decent hour since school started last week. Since I've been staying up late all summer to work after everyone is asleep, it's a hard … [Continue Reading...]

Christian Louboutin shoe #giveaway, enter and win!

christian louboutin topfloor giveaway

I may not be a frequent wearer of high heels, living on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere doesn't help, but I do love shoes! Who doesn't? I especially love gorgeous shoes that look like they should be a work of art. If you like shoes then you should definitely check out the Christian Louboutin … [Continue Reading...]

TinyLove My Nature Pals Gymini & Mobile review #babygifts

nature pals gymini TinyLove

Part of the fun of having a new baby is all of the baby toys that you that your baby will get to play with! Since a baby grows so quickly, it's nice to purchase and receive baby toys that will grow and adjust to baby's needs. The TinyLove My Nature Pals Gymini is a play mat that will grow with your … [Continue Reading...]

Packing lunch with the Rubbermaid Lunchblox Sandwich kit

rubbermaid lunchblox

Our daughter has packed lunch since she was a Kindergartner. Now in middle school, she still prefers to bring a lunch from home. Over the years we have gone through many {many} different styles and sizes of containers. Some have worked out well, others not so much. This year, we are using the new … [Continue Reading...]

A healthier lunch with Barilla Microwaveable Pasta Meals

barilla meals

Now that the kids are finally back in school, you would think I would have more time for me. First, I need to play catch up with all of the work and household chores that I've let go over the summer! Often times I'll be scrambling so much during the day that I forget to eat lunch. That only leads to … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

One Bowl Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake #recipe

chocolate mayo cake

Cake is often on the list of good luck foods to eat on New Year's day, yes most specify that it should be round cake but to me; cake is cake is cake. The other day on Facebook, my cousin mentioned that she had just made mayo cake from our Gramma's Amish cookbook. Oh yum! I remember that cookbook … [Read More...]

Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s cake!

April fools day spaghetti cake

Here is that Spaghetti Torte I tricked the kids with on April Fool's Day. I am going to be making this recipe again, it was very good, and very cheesy. I don't even want to know how many calories are in it though! I'm sure that if you were to use lower fat varieties of the cheeses and sauce, and use … [Read More...]

Cranberry Pumpkin Crunch Dessert : Baking with #PAMSmartTips

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PAM Cooking Spray. It's my favorite time of year! The weather is cooler, the holidays are coming and I get to bake delicious food to share with my friends and family!  I've had this Pumpkin Crunch recipe stashed away in my Gramma's recipe … [Read More...]

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Home & Garden

diy rustic wheel herb container garden project

DIY Rustic Wheel Herb Garden How-To #MiracleGroProject

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Gardening should be fun!  I love to … [Read More...]

my weekly menu board

DIY Photo Frame Menu Board with Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator

I know I have been saying it a LOT, but it is almost time for our kids to go back to school! Nine more days until the big day! We have been getting … [Read More...]

Family Moments

Dinosaur Park 1988 - Rapid City, South Dakota

Dad and The Giant Dinosaur :: Throw Back Thursday #tbt

I have wanted to participate in Throwback Thursday for a while now, but I always forget! Not today! I dug out some old photos and hope to remember to … [Read More...]

recipe book from a mini photo album

Preserve Memories with a DIY Photo Album Recipe Book #CanonPIXMA

This is a sponsored conversation inspired by the Canon PIXMA MG7120. All thoughts and opinions are genuine and 100% my own. For more information on … [Read More...]